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Pixi Glow Tonic has won many awards so I thought I would try and find a cheaper dupe.
PACKAGING (Pixi):
I have purchased the smallest bottle just incase I love it I will throw it into my travel bag (not that I am traveling thanks to corona). The product is in a plastic bottle with their signature greenish cap, you open the bottle up and there is a small hole. When I ordered it, it came with plastic wrap.
PACKAGING (The Ordinary):
The Ordinary came in a cardboard box, the product is in a plastic bottle with a cap but it also comes with a twist cap which I really like, as they have only got one size I think having the cap is really good to have when traveling then you put the twist cap on for ease of distributing the product.
CLAIMS (Pixi):
Exfoliates and purifies the skin with Glycolic Acid.
Ginseng improves circulation and energises.
Aloe Vera soothes and hydrates.
Refines the appearance of pores.
Gently accelerates cell renewal to reveal a brighter, glowing complexion.
Balances, heals and soothes for radiant, healthier looking skin.
Alcohol-free
Suitable for all skin types
Not tested on animals
CLAIMS (The Ordinary):
Glycolic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin.
Mild exfoliation for improved skin radiance and visible clarity.
Improves the appearance of skin texture.
Tasmanian Pepperberry derivative to help reduce irritation associated with acid use.
Ginseng root and aloe vera for both visible radiance and soothin.
Alcohol-free
Oil-free
Silicone-free
Nut-free
Vegan
Gluten-free
Cruelty-free
INGREDIENTS (Pixi):
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Dextrin, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Hexyl Nicotinate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Biotin, Panthenol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Caramel, Hexyl Cinnamal, Red 4 (CI 14700). Made in UK / Fabriqué au R.-U
INGREDIENTS (The Ordinary):
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Rosa damascena flower water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, PCA, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Hexyl Nicotinate, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Gellan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.
HOW TO (Pixi):
Use: Either in the AM and PM or when needed.
Cleanse your face.
Saturate a cotton pad with the Glow Tonic and sweep across face, neck and décolletage (avoiding eye area).
Follow with the a serum or moisturiser.
HOW TO (The Ordinary):
Use ideally in the PM, no more frequently than once per day.
After cleaning, saturate a cotton pad with the formula and sweep across face and neck.
Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes.
Do not rinse off.
Continue with additional skin treatments as needed.
Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
Pixi Glow Tonic
Purchased From: ASOS
Size: 100ml
Price: £10.00
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
Purchased From: Cult Beauty
Size: 240ml
Price: £6.80
I decided to try these products for a month, Pixi on my right side (left if you were to look at me) and The Ordinary on my left. Pixi is a dark orange when you put it on the cotton pad whereas The Ordinary isn't, both sides of my skin looked more glowy, I applied this both AM and PM and really think it settled my red inflamed skin at some time. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Solution contains 2% more GA than the Pixi Glow TonicI feel like they have both done the same sort of job, I can't say it is an exact dupe because I am not a skincare expert but I do feel like these two products are very much the same, the ingredients are very similar.
PICTURE OF SWATCHES
Is it a dupe: Pretty much
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